Top-Rated Auto Repair Shops Serving Altoona IA

Everyone needs an auto mechanic that they can rely on to be knowledgeable, professional, and trustworthy. Auto-Lab is proud to be the car repair shop that our valued customers can turn to for the high level of quality service and affordable rates they expect from us. It's our commitment to uphold the expectations of our customers, that's why we provide fast and reliable auto repair services.

At Auto-Lab, we are a Complete Car Care Center, offering a wide variety of preventative maintenance and auto repair services at a fair and reasonable price. When you put your trust in Auto-Lab and our mechanics, we want to ensure that we keep your trust. One of the ways that we provide this peace of mind is by offering our famous 12-month/12,000-mile parts and labor warranty.

Brakes

Let our certified technicians inspect, overhaul, or replace your brake system. Your brakes are one of the most important components in your car; don't risk the safety of your family by waiting until your brakes give out.

Fast Oil Changes

An Auto-Lab full service oil change includes the weight and volume of oil required by the vehicle's manufacturer, a new oil filter, and a 33-point courtesy inspection.

Engines

Whether it's a gasket replacement, a component malfunction, or a complete teardown of the engine, Auto-Lab has you covered. We can repair your engine from valve cover to oil pan.

The #1 Auto Repair Shops In Altoona - Auto-Lab!

In addition, we are also proud to offer all of the following standard inspections and auto repair services at our Auto-Lab locations:

Alignments

Mufflers and Exhaust Systems

Tire Repair and Replacement

Brakes

Batteries and Electrical Systems

Engine Repairs

A/C, Heating and Cooling Systems

Transmissions

Steering and Suspensions

Full Service Oil Changes

Fleet Services

We believe in using proper and very reliable computerized diagnostic testing to locate the source of your car trouble, eliminating the possibility of faulty guess work that can result in further mechanical issues and even more costly repairs. We even take it a step further, providing a full 33-point inspection of some of the most important parts on your vehicle with every service we offer, free of any additional charge.

Our ASE certified technicians are trained to diagnose automotive related problems on a wide range of vehicles both foreign and domestic. We have the latest in diagnostic equipment, which enables us to be more efficient in both diagnosing your problem as well as quicker repair times. We back our work with a 1 year, 12,000 mile warranty, and all our service work comes with a free roadside service program.

Auto Lab of Des Moines is conveniently located on the corners of 28th and Grand Ave, just west of downtown Des Moines. Formerly Schaller's, we have been providing the downtown area with honest and dependable work for over 60 years. Our dedicated staff provides a wide variety of automotive/light truck services.

If you're in the Altoona area and need a professional auto-repair shop, there's Auto-Lab! Our team can repair most issues that come our way. Schedule your appointment today to get your car the attention it deserves!

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Oil Change

Brake Service

Battery and Electrical

Mufflers and Exhaust System

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Why come to Auto-Lab of Des Moines?

You can take your vehicle anywhere for service, but you should know that each Auto-Lab technician is hand-selected for their knowledge and dedication to customer service. Each store is proud of our hard-earned reputation of top-notch repair work.